1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1956 Alvis TC 108 G
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alvis TC 108 G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alvis TC 108 G would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Alvis TC 108 G. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alvis TC 108 G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Alvis TC 108 G weights approximately 779 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Alvis TC 108 G (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1956 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1956 Alvis TC 108 G | |
| Make | Abarth | Alvis |
| Model | 1300 | TC 108 G |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2840 mm |
